a dream come true

Handwritten sign for a café event at Upper Room café on February 15 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a drawing of a potted plant and some desserts and drinks on a table.

I’ve always had a deep passion for making coffee and crafting different drinks at home. It’s been a dream of mine to one day open my own café. Recently, my wonderful roommates and I decided to bring that dream to life by starting a pop-up café in our college apartment.

We invited all our friends and members of our church communities to join us for a sweet moment of fellowship. Even though my roommates and I attend different churches, it was incredibly heartwarming to see the two communities come together, connect, and enjoy the cozy café atmosphere we created. It was a truly joyful experience!

Skills:

Graphic Design, ProCreate Drawing, Project Management, Marketing, Barista, Baker, Customer Service

02/15/2025

Date:

The Menu

A pre-order cafe menu titled "Upper Room Cafe" with sections for coffee, tea, hot drinks, and desserts, featuring hand-drawn illustrations of drinks and desserts, and a cartoon character holding a passport and a cup.

Our menu was divided into five categories: Coffee, Tea, Hot Drinks, Ade, and Dessert.

The standout sellers were the Black Sesame Latte, Tiramisu Latte, and Passionfruit Sparkling Ade.

It took me a few days of experimenting with recipes to find the perfect balance of ingredients for these unique drinks. All three drinks are original creations. The Black Sesame Latte was inspired by Tatte’s version, which I enjoyed but wanted to improve. I aimed to make it creamier while preserving its rich flavor, and less chunky by using black sesame paste instead of blended seeds.

Illustration of a glass of lemonade with a lemon slice garnish.
Miniature pastry with a strawberry on top, resembling a strawberry-filled croissant or Danish pastry.
A glass filled with a dark soda and ice cubes.
A watercolor illustration of a tall glass of chocolate milkshake topped with chocolate syrup.
Slice of blueberry cheesecake on a white background.

Playlist

Listen to some music and enjoy photos of these lovely people and lovely smiles!

Three young women standing together indoors in front of a wall decorated with photos and artwork.
Three women standing together indoors, smiling at the camera. One woman in the front is holding a plastic cup with a pink and white design.
A clear plastic cup filled with a mango fruit salad, topped with small pieces of mango and some sort of shredded white ingredient, placed on a wooden table next to a green potted plant.
Three women standing in a kitchen and smiling at the camera. One woman on the left is holding a container, the middle woman is holding a glass or jar, and the woman on the right is holding a spoon. There are baked goods and a vase with pink flowers o
Two young women smiling and posing for a photo at an indoor gathering with string lights overhead. One woman is wearing a blue hoodie, and the other woman is wearing a black turtleneck top, holding a drink.
A white plate holding waffle topped with strawberries, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Black plastic fork and knife resting on the plate, on a wooden table.
A woman smiling and holding a plastic cup of bubble tea with tapioca pearls in one hand and a small clear bowl with crushed ice or a dessert in the other. She is wearing a black zip-up jacket, and the background includes a closet with red hangers and
A plate of waffles topped with strawberries and powdered sugar, served with a scoop of ice cream, on a wooden table. Nearby are two cups of beverages, one with a black straw. There are also containers, spoons, and utensils on the table, with a laptop
Two women smiling and posing for a photo in a kitchen, with various desserts and drinks in the foreground on a table.
Group of four smiling people at a casual gathering, holding drinks, with string lights overhead and a wall decorated with photos and a sign in the background.
A young child with dark hair and a woman with glasses sitting at a wooden table in a cozy, rustic setting with wooden walls, enjoying a meal together.
Three young adults standing together indoors against a decorated wall with string lights and colorful artwork. The person on the left is a male with a gray beanie, smiling, wearing a dark jacket. The person in the middle is a female with glasses, smi
A plastic cup with a layered coffee beverage topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, with a straw, placed on a wooden table beside a plate of banana slices topped with caramel sauce and crushed nuts, and a black utensil.
A young man smiling while holding a dessert cup in one hand and a plate with a slice of berry cheesecake in the other, in a cozy, decorated room with a floral wall hanging and string lights.
Group of young people playing a card game at a table, with a chandelier and a decorative shelf with teddy bears and candles in the background.
A woman with long black hair smiling and holding a drink, sitting at a wooden table with a laptop, against a wooden-paneled wall decorated with photos.
A group of five young people sitting around a table with potted plants and drinks, indoors near a window with closed blinds.
A cluttered wooden desk with various colorful markers, a small cup with a floral design labeled "nicky," a potted plant, a small animal figurine, and scattered office supplies including paper and pens.
A group of people gathered in a cozy living room decorated with string lights, wall art, and holiday decorations, playing a board game and socializing with drinks.
Three young men sitting at a table playing cards, with drinks and a vintage camera on the table. There are blinds covering a window in the background.
Group of people sitting around a wooden table playing cards and drinking beverages in a room with vertical blinds covering a window.